Samuel, who will take up the role from 30 January, has more than 35 years experience in investment banking, most recently as Vice Chairman of Lazard & Co.
Hector Sants, the FSA’s chief executive officer, said: 'I am delighted to announce Will’s appointment today as senior advisor to the FSA. Will brings to his role considerable experience of the investment banking sector which will be vital to our work in this area.
'Senior advisors are a core part of the FSA’s delivery of intensive supervision. The team provides experience on regulatory, market and consumer matters'.
Samuel started his career at Coopers & Lybrand qualifying as a chartered accountant followed by a number of senior positions at Citigroup, formally Schroders plc and Schroders Salomon Smith Barney, before joining Lazard & Co as Vice Chairman in 2003. He also holds various director and non-executive director positions and is an honorary trustee of International Alert, a charitable peace building organisation.
The FSA regulates the financial services industry and has four objectives under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: maintaining market confidence; contributing to the protection and enhancement of stability of the UK financial system; securing the appropriate degree of protection for consumers; and reducing financial crime.
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